Antibiotics
This antibiotic is used for serious Gram-positive infections and can cause Red Man Syndrome.
What is vancomycin?
This type of precaution is used for MRSA and C. diff.
what are contact precautions?
This is the body’s first line of defense and is non-specific.
what is innate immunity?
This occurs when antibiotics kill normal flora, allowing harmful organisms to grow.
what is a superinfection (or secondary infection)?
This class of antibiotics can cause tooth discoloration and photosensitivity.
what are tetracyclines?
This precaution requires wearing a surgical mask when near the patient.
This type of immunity develops after exposure and is specific.
what is adaptive immunity?
This infection commonly causes diarrhea after antibiotic use.
what is C-diff?
This antibiotic should NOT be taken with alcohol due to a disulfiram-like reaction.
what is metronidazole?
This precaution requires a negative pressure room and N95 mask.
what are airborne precautions?
These proteins are produced by the body to fight specific pathogens.
what are antibodies?
This fungal infection may cause white patches in the mouth after antibiotics.
what is oral thrush (candidiasis)?
This antibiotic class is broad-spectrum and should be used with caution in patients with a penicillin allergy.
what are cephalosporins?
This infection requires soap and water, not just hand sanitizer.
what is c-diff?
This type of immunity is gained through vaccination and involves the body producing its own antibodies.
what is active immunity?
This drug is used to treat a candida infection.
what is nystatin?
This medication requires monitoring of kidney function due to risk of nephrotoxicity.
what is vancomycin?
what specific PPE is required for contact precautions?
what are gowns and gloves?
This type of immunity provides immediate protection through the transfer of antibodies (such as from mother to baby or via immunoglobulin therapy).
what is passive immunity?
A patient is prescribed a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Which normal protective mechanism is disrupted, leading to an increased risk of secondary infection?
what is normal flora (microbiome)?